Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
armatum
ID:
431003

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 727 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430335



Common Names

  • Armatum Prickly Ash
  • Armatum Toothache Tree
  • Armatum Szechuan Pepper


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Synonyms

  • Zanthoxylum planispinum Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum arenosum Reeder & S.Y.Cheo [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum alatum Roxb. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum alatum planispinum (Siebold & Zucc.) Rehder & E.H.Wilson [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum alatum subtrifoliolatum Franch. [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum armatum armatum [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum alatum Wall. [unknown]
  • Fagara alata tomentosa M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Zanthoxylum armatum subtrifoliatum (Franch.) Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Zanthoxylum armatum (also called Winged Prickly Ash, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in lowland rainforest and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Zanthoxylum armatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make a medicinal tea which is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zanthoxylum armatum var. ferrugineum (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) C.C.Huang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zanthoxylum armatum has small, yellow-green flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zanthoxylum armatum can be propagated by seed or by division of offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Offsets can be removed from the mother plant and replanted in the same soil mix. It is best to propagate in the spring or summer months.

Where to Find Zanthoxylum armatum

Zanthoxylum armatum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Zanthoxylum armatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zanthoxylum armatum?

Zanthoxylum armatum

What is the common name of Zanthoxylum armatum?

Armed Zanthoxylum

What is the natural habitat of Zanthoxylum armatum?

It is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia

Species in the Zanthoxylum genus

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,